2007 FORD EXPEDITION BOLD DESIGN, QUIET COMFORT AND MORE CAPABILITY
Manyrncustomers demand the kind of capability for hauling people and cargornthat can only come from a full-size SUV. The new 2007 Ford Expeditionrnand all-new Expedition EL extended length model deliver with a freshrndesign and best-ever capability and comfort developed specifically forrnthose core SUV customers.
Expedition's new design, inspired byrnthe best-selling Ford F-Series truck, signals big improvements inrncapability, functionality and toughness. And new levels of interiorrnrefinement, flexibility and quietness change the game in Expedition'srnfavor among discriminating full-size SUV customers.
"Full-sizernSUV buyers are, perhaps, the most demanding customers of all," saysrnCisco Codina, Ford group vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service.rn"They want uncompromised capability and unquestioned toughness, alongrnwith interior flexibility and refinement. The new Expedition has beenrndesigned with unique customer appeal that makes it stand out in arncompetitive market."
New Expedition EL Extends Full-Size Appeal
Forrnfull-size SUV customers who want even more cargo-carrying capability,rnFord has extended its Expedition lineup with the new 2007 ExpeditionrnEL. With 14.8 inches of additional overall length, Expedition ELrndelivers 130.8 cubic feet of cargo space - including 24 cubic feet morernbehind the third-row seat than the already spacious Expedition.rnExpedition EL rides on a 131-inch wheelbase - 12 inches longer than thernstandard Expedition - to preserve the base model's superior ride andrnhandling. "We lengthened the wheelbase on the Expedition EL to add allrnthat extra cargo capacity without compromising driving dynamics," saysrnJohn Viera, Expedition chief engineer.
Expedition EL is uniquernfrom the B-pillar back with its own floor pan, one-piece body side,rnrunning boards, rear fascia, roof rack, rear quarter glass, one-piecernheadliner and quarter panel trim. The second-row doors are also uniquernto improve the ingress and egress to both second and third rows.
Bold Styling Sets Tone for Tough New Expedition
Expedition'srnnew design makes a promise of powerful capability. Inspired by FordrnF-Series - America's best-selling truck for 29 straight years -rnExpedition melds that ruggedness with expressive lines, delivering arnvehicle that exudes confidence, from the prominent three-bar grille tornthe large blue oval mounted on the lift gate.
"The crisplyrndefined surfaces and chiseled good looks exemplify the feeling ofrnathleticism," says Chelsia Lau, Expedition chief designer.rn"Expedition's unique design proudly displays its Ford SUV heritagernwhile creating its own unique personality and character."
Expedition'srnprominent grille serves as the focal point for the raised powerdomernhood. New dual-beam headlamps feature the Ford-themed step-up designrnwith the integrated side-marker lights wrapping around into the frontrnfenders.
Smooth sides and large wheel lips further definernExpedition's confident stance and frame its large wheels and tires.rnExpedition owners can choose from five wheel designs, includingrnavailable 20-inch chrome-clad, five-spoke wheels wearing P275/55-R20rnall-season tires.
